Necrotizing fasciitis is a bacterial skin infection that can destroy skin, tissues and muscles in short time.

1. Necrotizing Fasciitis

2. Causes of Necrotizing fasciitis
Several types of bacteria can cause necrotizing fasciitis.
However, some common bacteria such as streptococcus,
klebsilla, clostridium, aeromonas hydrophilia, and
echerichia oil can cause Necrotizing fasciitis. These
bacteria enter your body through the broken skin. Injury,
surgical incisions, or any kind of cut can break the skin
creating passage for the bacteria. People who have chronic
heart or lung disease or have skin lesions are at greater risk
of developing Necrotizing fasciitis. Excessive consumption
of alcohol or injecting illegal drugs and steroids can also
increase the chance of getting Necrotizing fasciitis.

3. Symptoms
The symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis depend on the severity of
the condition. Necrotizing fasciitis spreads very spontaneously
and the signs and symptoms become evident. Consult a
dermatologist immediately if you experience any of these
symptoms. Common symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis include:
 Nausea
 Fatigue
 Vomiting
 Chills and fever
 Unexplained sweating
 Infrequent urination
 Dizziness

4. Symptoms
 Rashes on the genital areas
 Skin becomes highly sensitive
 Skin discoloration
 Black scabs
 Rapid breathing
 Septic infection
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5. Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing fasciitis is a bacterial skin infection that can
destroy skin, tissues and muscles in short time. People with weak
immune system are at higher risk of developing Necrotizing
fasciitis. If left untreated, Necrotizing fasciitis can spread to
other body parts which may lead to death. Necrotizing fasciitis
can occur in almost any area of the body. Necrotizing fasciitis
affects the tissue that surround nerves, muscles, and blood
vessels. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare skin infection but can be
life-threatening if not treated properly. The bacteria
streptococcus also known as flesh eating bacteria is one of the
prime causes of necrotizing fasciitis. Basic hygiene measures
such as washing hands before eating and after going bathroom,
using anti-bacterial soap for cleansing, and keeping the wounds
clean and dry can help reduce the risk of developing Necrotizing
fasciitis.

6. Diagnosis of Necrotizing fasciitis
A dermatologist will start the diagnosis of Necrotizing fasciitis
by performing a physical exam and asking about your medical
history. After this, he may order a diagnostic test to get detailed
information about the condition. Diagnostic testsfor
Necrotizing fasciitis may include:
Complete Blood Count (CBC) to measure the amount of red
blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the body.
 X-rays to check for gas in the soft tissue
 Computer Tomography (CT) scan and Magnetic Resource
Imaging (MRI) to identify the areas with fluid accumulations.
 Tissue biopsy means taking the sample of the affected tissue
and observing it under the microscope.

7. Treatments
The treatment of Necrotizing fasciitis starts with the
dosage of antibiotics, which may be given orally or
intravenously. Antibiotics slow down the growth of
infection and prevent the decaying of skin tissue. In
case the infection is severe and antibiotics are not
providing any relief from the symptoms, then a
dermatologist may remove the dead tissues surgically.
Sometimes one or more limbs are removed to stop the
infection from spreading to other body parts.

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